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We are excited to introduce you to the wonderful instructors who lead Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Barre, HIIT, Yoga and Stretch classes at our Camp Hill, Coorparoo and Milton studios! Premium Pilates and Fitness begin in 2012 with just myself and my husband Chris teaching, but over the years our instructor family has grown to include these wonderful individuals! Get to know your instructors here, and pop by to see us in studio.
Maddy
Q: What’s your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I absolutely love planks and pikes! Anything that combines these is my favourite (think a plank to pike combo on the reformer).
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I love a good hot girl walk on a Sunday with a friend, gym sessions and regular Pilates classes!
Q: Describe your teaching style in three words.
A: Bubbly, attentive and playful.
Q: Favourite book or movie?
A: At the moment I am completely obsessed with People We Meet on Vacation (movie and book!!).
Ati
Q: What’s your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Short spine, reverse knee stretch, just to name a few!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Doing swimming, Pilates, hammock dancing, and on top of that, having a low-carb carb high-protein lifestyle.
Q: Describe your teaching style in three words.
A: Supportive, energetic, precise
Q: Favourite book or movie?
A: I love watching animations, especially Inside Out.
Sarah
Q: What’s your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Love a Plank (anyone is a good one)
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Attending pilates classes and try to eat healthy.
Q: Describe your teaching style in three words
A: My teaching style would be - supportive, encouraging and hopefully enjoyable.
Q: Favourite book or movie?
A:I would have to say my favorite book is Love Stories by Trend Dalton.
Lana
Q: What’s your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: My favourite pilates exercise is lunges! I love how quickly you feel the burn and how creative a lunge series can get.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I love scattering bits of joy throughout my day to keep my mind healthy.
Q: Describe your teaching style in three words
A: flow, calm and strong
Q: Favourite book or movie?
A: I love reading, I am currently loving Sally Hepworth
Nadia
Where you'll find Nadia: Wynnum
Classes Nadia teaches at PPF: Reformer and Mums & Bubs
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: A lunge of any kind - because I'm never not in need of it!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I make sure I move everyday, focus on eating the rainbow and always end the day with a peppermint tea and dark chocolate :)
Q: Describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Calm, Casual & Fun
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: This is so hard, but let's go with... The Audacity, by Katherine Ryan
Courtney
Where you'll find Courtney: Wynnum
Classes Courtney teaches at PPF: Barre, Reformer & Matwork
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: I love a good planking series although not classic it's always a fav!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I enjoy walking and eating right. As a vegetarian I eat A LOT of vegetables and of course Pilates classes!
Q: Describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Alignment, fun and refreshing!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I enjoy reading about the Dalai Lama and anything to do with animals
Rachel
Where you'll find Rachel: Wynnum
Classes Rachel teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: You can’t beat a Pilates lunge, so many variations and optional layers! Emphasising alignment, core engagement, stability and breath, bringing all Pilates principles together in one move!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Prioritise rest, not always possible with a busy family life but taking some time out for myself can help keep my physical and mental health in check
Q: Describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Supportive, warm & knowledgeable
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Grease! Always loved it!
Nicole
Where you'll find Nicole: Wynnum
Classes Nicole teaches at PPF: Matwork & Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: This is a tough one. Either the side lying FOB glute series or FIS inner thighs
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Eat healthy home cooked meals, exercise and spend time with the family.
Q: Describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Supportive, Dynamic, Technical
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Another hard one to narrow it to just one. Probably Love Actually. Watch it at least once a year.
Ceci
Where you'll find Ceci: Coorparoo
Classes Ceci teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: I love so many but propably planks on the reformer and bird dog on the mat.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Fit in my own pilates movement and eat regularly (avoid the meal skipping which is so easy working early shifts!)
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Dynamic, endurance and calm
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg or The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest.
Eva
Where you'll find Eva: Milton
Classes Eva teaches at PPF: Reformer, Matwork and Stretch
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Cheerleader - always makes me smile
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Spend plenty of time in fresh air and sun, eat plenty of vegetables and exercise
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Professional, challenging, fun
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Book: Bone collector | Movie: Burn After Reading
Tasmin:
Q.What's your favourite pilates exercise?
Who doesn't love a teaser? (Although ask me again in my 6 month of pregnancy!)2.What do you do to keep healhty?
I stay healthy by making sure I do some form of exercise a day, and eating my veggies!3. Describe your teaching style:
I'd say my style is classical, calm and challenging!4. Favourite book or movie?
I've been getting into Murakami books this year. His themes are unusual to say the least, but I can't seem to put them down!
Aylen
Where you'll find Aylen: Coorparoo
Classes Aylen teaches at PPF: Matwork, Reformer, Stretch Reformer and Mums & Bubs
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Definitely hip rolls and lunges!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I find that cycle syncing and drinking my morning matcha really keeps me going.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Creative, fun and energising
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Maybe you should talk to someone by Lori Gottlieb
Sofi
Where you'll find Sofi: Milton
Classes Sofi teaches at PPF: Matwork, Reformer, Stretch Reformer and Mums & Bubs
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Teaser!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Stay active, eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated, manage stress and get enough sleep!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Calm - Detailed - Empowering
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Pretty Woman
Megan
Where you'll find Megan: Milton & Coorparoo
Classes Megan teaches at PPF: Reformer, Matwork, Barre & Introduction to Mat & Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Love a strong all body exercise particularly single leg, side standing reformer adductors with weights.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Regular catch up with friends and a daily practice of walking in nature, meditation, home cooking and barre/weights or pilates….
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Energy, elegance and empathy
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Just finished The Diplomat series and currently reading Outlive by Dr Peter Attia and The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Shené
Where you'll find Shené: Coorparoo & Wynnum
Classes Shené teaches at PPF: Reformer, Matwork & Barre
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: MATWORK!!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Im a huge believer of a balanced lifestyle so eating healthy getting some movement in aka PILATES and then also allowing myself a cheeky little treat here and there
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: I love helping other achieve there goals so I’d say passionate and motivating
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Atomic Habits & probably Anne of green gables. Movie would have to be Center Stage!
Shannon
Where you'll find Shannon: At home, working as the online studio and blog extraordinaire.
Classes Shannon teaches at PPF: As a cover instructor for Yoga, Stretch, Reformer, Matwork & Jumpboard
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Oooh I love any Scooter variation. The glute burn is addictive!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I love moving in accordance with how my body feels each day. That could look like running, lifting weights, taking a class, practicing yoga... or just sleeping haha. I also love to fill my plate with a constant variety of plants, trying to eat that elusive rainbow.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Warm and inviting... but challenging!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Oh I love the classics, I have recently had my world rocked by The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbra Kingsolver. But I also can't go past a fantasy novel.
Emily
Where you'll find Emily: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Emily teaches at PPF: Reformer, Matwork & Barre
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A:
- reformer, flying lunges
- mat, horse kick
- barre, abs (because we get to lie down again haha)
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I love going for long walks with my mum or my friends. I also carry my water bottle around everywhere (it has been referred to as my emotional support bottle) hahaha
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Technical, energetic, punny
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Ooooooh that’s too hard… but Harry Potter was the first thing that came to mind. I’ve also just discovered Sarah J Mass’ novels… if you know you know
Meredith
Where you'll find Meredith: Coorparoo
Classes Meredith teaches at PPF: Reformer & Matwork
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Pilates and appallingly bad jazz ballet (it's my 6th year dancing at the Brisbane Festival with the Southside Team of Common People Dance Project). As I torment my older sister with frequently, despite limited talent, Idid grow up to be a DANCER!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: You are stronger than you think
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Fave book is Austen, all the Jane Austen. And movie, the Taylor Swift Documentary, a great story of figuring out who you are and what you are about!
Fiona
Where you'll find Fiona: Camp Hill
Classes Fiona teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Flying Split
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Love going for walks in nature - sounds corny but I just love to clear my mind smell fresh air makes me feel so good for the day
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Fun, energetic, Strong
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: This is a hard one and I mite be showing my age
Movie: Somethings got to give
Book: Becoming Michelle Obama
Emilia
Where you'll find Emilia: Coorparoo
Classes Sara teaches at PPF: Reformer & HIIT
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Wheelbarrow is one my my favs atm!!! I also don’t mind some leg in straps clam work😂
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Pilates, love a river walk and cooking :)
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: This is hard and will likely evolve…
Progressive, energetic and fundamental.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: How to lose a guy in 10 days!!
I feel like it always makes me laugh.
Sara
Where you'll find Sara: Wynnum
Classes Sara teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Climb-a-tree
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: PILATES! and chasing after my toddlers.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Calm and flowy
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Meet the Fockers - who can forget the image of Robert DeNiro with functional boobs strapped on!
Cassandra
Where you'll find Cassandra: Coorparoo
Classes Cassandra teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: I love a good plank sequence with pikes and knee tucks
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: When I'm not doing pilates (obviously) I will be swimming laps of walking the dogs
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Layered, challenging, supportive
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: The Midnight library by Matt Haig
Laura
Where you'll find Laura: Coorparoo
Classes Laura teaches at PPF: Reformer & Matwork
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Rowing is my favourite exercise and any side lying glutes
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Pilates keeps me physically and mentally healthy. Coffee keeps me sane in this crazy world. Also, I try to follow a healthy diet ~80% vegan
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Strength, Balance & Flow
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: The Lion King
Jade
Where you'll find Jade Lee: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Jade Lee teaches at PPF: Reformer & Yoga
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: "Feet in straps" makes me happy - probably vertical lift if I have to choose one
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: The healthiest thing I have done for myself is become alcohol-free 2 years ago (I went pro and retired early!). Slowing down is a focus, yin yoga once a week for relaxation, and watching the Brisbane Lions for activation! It's all about balance!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Compassionate, empowering and fun
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: The Monk who sold his Ferrari - Robin Sharma - a blueprint to a happy life!
Lucy
Where you'll find Lucy: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Lucy teaches at PPF: Reformer, Matwork & Barre
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: My favourite exercise would have to be Side Lying Glutes (FOB), its simple but challenging - a great burn on the glutes!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Pilates and dance! They compliment each other well and help strengthen my body in different ways.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Passionate, supportive and challenging.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I absolutely love the movie Dirty Dancing! Could watch it on repeat!
Maddie
Where you'll find Maddie: Milton
Classes Maddie teaches at PPF: Reformer, Stretch, Barre & Jumpboard
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Anything glutes but especially jaw with some cheeky internal and external rotation. Spicy on the mat or reformer!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: LOVE Pilates, barre, regular walks in the sun and making sure to laugh everyday.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Fun, Challenging and Inclusive.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Latest fave book is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and fave movies are 10 Things I Hate About You and She's the Man (which I must have watched at least 500 times as a teenager!).
Tracey
Where you'll find Tracey: Milton
Classes Tracey teaches at PPF: Reformer & Yoga.
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Cobra (maybe that comes from sitting and working in an office for so many years!) It feels invigorating.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: 80/20 rule with food & most things! Always make sure I get to bed early & get a good nights sleep and start my day with water, breathing & meditation. Fitness wise enjoy swimming laps and love walks in nature and of course yoga & Pilates. Keen to add in weight sessions this year.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Attentive, precise, serene.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Katey
Where you'll find Katey: Camp Hill
Classes Katey teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Ooft, like choosing between my fav pet. For Reformer, it is a tie between semi-circle and short spine. With Mat, it's a tie between Rolling Like a Ball (fun) and the Roll Up (functional).
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Lots of Pilates! But also, daily walks in nature, a minimum of 8 hr sleep, and lots and lots of veggies.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Flowing. Meticulous. Kind
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: The Princess Bride
Liv
Where you'll find Liv: Milton
Classes Liv teaches at PPF: Barre, Matwork, Stretch, HIIT and Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Lateral lunges!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I love to do Pilates and Conditioning classes and love long outdoor walks! Aside from exercising, I love to listen to podcasts and eat yummy whole foods to keep myself happy and healthy.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: I would describe my instructing style as energetic but structured.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: My favourite movie is Notting Hill and my favourite book is the Happiest Man On Earth.
Bronwyn
Where you'll find Bronwyn: Milton
Classes Bronwyn teaches at PPF: Reformer & Introduction to Mat & Reformer
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Flying splits
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: A combination of pilates and functional fitness
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Direct, unique and quirky
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Bridesmaid's
Chloe
Where you'll find Chloe: Milton
Classes Chloe teaches at PPF: Reformer, Mums n Bubs, Matwork, Barre, Stretch & HIIT
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Anything plank related! I remember when Emily first taught me plank variations many many moons ago. They are so tough, but it's so rewarding to finish a plank because it challenges every muscle group and you feel so proud (and puffed) afterward!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I think true health needs to be approached with a holistic perspective. I move my body every day but how I move depends on how my body feels. I meditate and have a consistent morning and bedtime routine to help keep me in good spirits. I find things that bring me joy daily to keep my soul healthy. There is a big connection between our mental and physical health so I ensure that I take care of both to keep me feeling healthy.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Challenging, energetic and FUNdamental
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I love any book that is based on a true story, or a book/movie that inspires me to be the best version of me! Right now I am reading The Choice; A True Story of Hope by Edith Eva Eger who is a Holocaust survivor. It is incredibly moving and inspiring!
Sandy
Where you'll find Sandy: Coorparoo & Milton
Classes Sandy teaches at PPF: Reformer, Jump board Reformer & Matwork.
Q: What is your fave Pilates exercise?
A: Ohhh! It’s tough to choose one exercise! A leg series holds a special place in my heart! I love doing lunges, squads and feet in straps on the reformer, they are so much fun and the body always feels great after those shaking moments!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I usually try to fit a 45 minute to 1 hour variation workout routine during the day, 5 days a week. Sometimes reformer, mat work or bootcamp to keep myself moving and I try to eat clean whenever I can!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in three words?
A: Fundamental, Layers and Fun!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I have loved watching movies since I was a little kid, there are so many great movies I watched multiple times, but my all time favourite is called “The Terminal” by Tom Hanks, especially when I found out it’s based on a true story!
Terri
Where you'll find Terri: in her own home, fielding all the PPF client emails!
Q: Tell us a little about yourself Terri:
A: I'm a certified reiki master and practice energetic healing. Im also a trained in traditional and myofascial cupping. Im an intuitive card reader with an extensive card collection. I'm a single mum of four, two boys one dinosaur and a diva. They definitely make life more interesting if not challenging.
Q: What is your favourite book/movie:
A: I'm really fond of reading; Jilly Coopers Riders books are special as my nana would share them with me along with the Patrica Cornwell books.
Q: What you love about PPF?
A: Working for PPF is like joining a family everyone is supportive of each other and genuinely nice people.
Simone
Studio you'll find Simone: Camp Hill, Coorparoo & Milton
Classes Simone teaches at PPF: Reformer and Matwork.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I love planks and short spine!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Other than Pilates, Barre and HIIT, I enjoy working out with my PT each week, going for long relaxing walks and practicing Yin Yoga to unwind.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Encouraging, fun and flowing.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: My favourite book is a tie between The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. My favourite film is The Wizard of Oz.
Emma A
Studio you'll find Emma: Camp Hill
Classes Emma teaches at PPF: Reformer.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I love a good supine abdominal series workout. Super tough and challenging but always a great strength builder.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I try to move my body as much as I can. Outside of Pilates I also do Cross fit as well as swimming when the weather warms up.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Creative, fun and high energy.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I absolutely love movies so it's hard to pick just one! I'm definitely a frequent flyer at the Dendy Coorparoo Cinemas (especially during Oscars season). I would say an all time favourite though is Singing in the Rain.
Danie
Studio you'll find Danie: Coorparoo
Classes Danie teaches at PPF: Reformer, Matwork & HIIT
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Controversial….but Teaser :)
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I do Pilates 4 times a week, outdoor walks and try to eat food that I know is going to fuel my body but also some food that’s good for the soul!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Energetic, challenging, fun.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: My favourite current book is Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty and my movie choice would have to be Bridesmaids!
Essie
Studio you'll find Essie: Coorparoo
Classes Essie teaches at PPF: Reformer
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I absolutely love anything feet in straps and also love double leg footwork.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: To stay healthy I smash PPF classes on the daily but also love walking and hiking with friends as the debrief is just as important as the physical activity. I also balance it out with a very HEALTHY social life!!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: (hopefully) Fun, Challenging and Energetic!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Fave movie is The English Patient and ONE of my fave recent books is Where the Crawdads Sing
Rochelle
Studio you'll find Rochelle: Camp Hill & Coorparoo
Classes Rochelle teaches at PPF: Reformer & Matwork.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I love hip rolls because they feel great on the spine and bite in to the glutes!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I'm studying to become a naturopath, so health is kind of my passion! It's the little healthy habits we do every day that keep us well. For me, that's a focus on nutrition, movement, nature and rest.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Inclusive, cheerful & focused
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Any story that can make me cry usually wins me over, which to be honest is not very hard!
Kim
Studio you'll find Kim: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Kim teaches at PPF: Barre, Jump board, Reformer, Yoga & Mums n Bubs.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I absolutely love side lying feet in straps series for glutes.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Meditation is crucial to help clear my mind because I tend to stress and stress tends to lock my body up. I also aim for at least 30 mins of some form of movement every day - a class, my own class, a walk - any form of movement.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Chatty, flowing, fundamentals
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Labyrinth
Jas
Studio you'll find Jas: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Jas teaches at PPF: Barre, Jump board, Reformer, HIIT & Mums n Bubs.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Glutes in the straps, especially the clam series.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I love exercising, not just for my physical health but for my mental health. I absolutely love working out and I will always make time for it because I know it makes me feel good and in return I’m a better person.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: hopefully PPF clients find me (tough) but (fun) and (energetic!)
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I absolutely LOVE the Mamma Mia movies, I love singing along to the music! The best book I have read is the biography of Portia De Rossi.
Ash J
Studio you'll find Ash: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Ash teaches at PPF: Barre, Jump board, Reformer, Stretch, HIIT & Matwork.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Pikes! I think pikes are super fun and fires up your core, a challenge compared to a standard plank.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I try to exercise everyday either going for a running, taking a Pilates class or going for a walk; it’s important for me to move my body everyday. I also try to eat good foods, lots of fruit and veggies and drink plenty of water.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: I would like my clients to think my instructing style as energetic, creative and challenging.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: My favourite movie is Good Will Hunting, because who doesn’t like Mat Damen!
Meg
Studio you'll find Meg: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Meg teaches at PPF: Barre, Mat, Reformer & Mums n Bubs.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: I love them all!! But if I have to choose one it would be 4 point kneeling glutes. Feel the burn through your glutes while using your core and shoulders to stabilising, it's an all over combo.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: It’s about balance. I love to bake lots of yummy things but I also like to make sure that I keep my body happy by fuelling it with lots of goodness. And don't forget to move your body, pilates and walking are my go to!!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Uplifting, encouraging & passionate
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days
Zoe
Studio you'll find Zoe: Coorparoo & Camp Hill
Classes Zoe teaches at PPF: Barre, Matwork, Reformer, Jump board & Mums n Bubs.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: My favourite Pilates exercise is rolling like a ball! It’s such a great combination of core and correct use of breath to perform the exercise- and it’s super fun!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Fortunately my job keeps me very active and fit. I also love to do different types of exercise in my free time like walking/HIIT/Dance. But I also have learnt about good nutrition from when I was a professional dancer to fuel my body correctly. But I do love some dark chocolate most days:)
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: My instructing style is a combination between what I’ve learnt during my dance career as well as the many mentors I’ve have during my Pilates training. So I would have to say that I’m all about moving slowly through movements (much harder than moving fast), adding some sort of creative twist to exercises and also to have fun!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: My favourite movie is Ace Ventura! I love Jim Carrey! It’s such a weird and hilarious film and I think I know every line!
Chloe
Studio you'll find Chloe: Camp Hill.
Classes Chloe teaches at PPF: Matwork & Reformer.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: In reformer, I love sides over the box and truthfully - I love all mat exercises!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I had back surgery when I was 40 so I’m very conscious of trying to stay fit and healthy and doing exercises that agree with my body. I try to god at least 6 classes of pilates per week, I do one class of yoga and I also walk a few times per week.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Loud, energetic and (hopefully) fun!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: I really love reading so to choose a favourite book would be like choosing which of my children I love the most. My favourite movie is easy “The Princess Bride”!
Jacqui
Studio you'll find Jac: Coorparoo & Camp Hill.
Classes Jac teaches at PPF: Reformer, Jump board, Barre, Stretch, Mums n Bubs & HIIT.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Plank to Pike for some reason! It makes me feel like a kid!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Energy healing, lots of mindfulness, long walks, pilates of course & I eat what I’m craving when I crave it so I don’t binge.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Uplifting, challenging and rewarding
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Book - Many Lives, Many Masters Dr Brian Weiss. Film - Burlesque (it's a total feel good film).
Jen
Studio you'll find Jen: Coorparoo & Camp Hill.
Classes Jen teaches at PPF: Reformer & Jump board.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: This is so hard to answer, like picking your favourite food!!! They are all so amazing but on the reformer I love elephant flowing into Upstretch 1 & 2.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Happiness makes me feel healthy, taking care of my mind and body together. I love eating food, I love doing Pilates and both make me happy (just can't do them at the same time)
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Intuitive, flowing and energetic.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Pulp Fiction
Emily
Studio you'll find Em: Camp Hill and Coorparoo.
Classes Em teaches at PPF: Barre, Reformer, Matwork, HIIT & Mums n Bubs.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Planks, and anything that works the glutes / booty!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: HIIT, Barre and walking, alongside lots of Matwork Pilates!
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Fundamentals, challenging and fun (I hope!).
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Tully by Paulina Simons.
Telaine
Studio you'll find T: Coorparoo.
Classes T teaches at PPF: Reformer, HIIT, Barre & Stretch
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Planks!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Prioritise movement every day.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Fun, challenging and diverse.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Favourite movie - Bridesmaids / Favourite book - Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
Emma O
Studio you'll find Em O: Camp Hill and Coorparoo.
Classes Em teaches at PPF: Reformer, Jump board, Mums n Bubs & HIIT.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: The Clam! So great for peachy glutes and healthy hips!
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: I ensure I participate in my own personal practice of Pilates/yoga/bush walks and use sleep meditations to help quiet the mind and drift off to sleep promptly.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Calm, flowing, down-to-earth (that's kind of three words lol).
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Elf - its a Christmas classic!
Sue
Studio you'll find Sue: Coorparoo.
Classes Sue teaches at PPF: Reformer & Matwork.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Glutes circles.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Pilates (of course)! Yoga, and ensuring I get 8 hours' sleep a night
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Come and see!
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: Grease
Chris
Where you'll find Chris: Camp Hill.
Classes Chris teaches at PPF: Reformer & HIIT.
Q: What is your favourite Pilates exercise?
A: Sport spine.
Q: What do you do to keep healthy?
A: Drink beer! I also run, do Pilates, lift weights and dad.
Q: How would you describe your instructing style in 3 words?
A: Pure comedy.
Q: What is your favourite book / movie?
A: To Kill a Mockingbird (book), The Dark Knight & The Wizard of Oz (movies).
Come visit the PPF team soon - we'd love to meet you!
